Case Study: University of New Haven simplifies the switch to online teaching with Top Hat interactive courseware

University of New Haven boosts quiz scores by 7% with Top Hat

The University of New Haven lecturer Daniel Maxwell faced the challenge of transitioning his criminal justice course online during COVID-19 campus closures, while also addressing student struggles with expensive and disjointed traditional textbooks. To solve this, he turned to Top Hat to create an original, interactive digital textbook and leverage its active learning platform.

Using the Top Hat platform, Maxwell built customizable course materials and adopted a flipped classroom model, which worked seamlessly both in-person and online. The solution allowed him to maintain engagement with interactive readings and real-time questions. Results included an average 7% increase in quiz scores and student savings of about $150 per semester on materials, with Top Hat enabling uninterrupted, high-quality learning during the disruption.

University of New Haven